Mercedes-Benz GLS Operator's Manual page 380

Changing a wheel
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WARNING
If you tighten the wheel bolts or wheel nuts
when the vehicle is raised, the jack could tip
over. There is a risk of injury.
Only tighten the wheel bolts or wheel nuts
when the vehicle is on the ground.
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To prevent damage to the paintwork, hold
the wheel securely against the wheel hub
while screwing in the first wheel bolt.
Always pay attention to the instructions and
safety notes in the "Changing a wheel" section
( page 374).
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Only use wheel bolts that have been designed
for the wheel and the vehicle. For safety rea-
sons, Mercedes-Benz recommends that you
only use wheel bolts which have been approved
for Mercedes-Benz vehicles and the respective
wheel.
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Always use wheel bolts ; to mount the
"Minispare" emergency spare wheel. Using
other wheel bolts to mount the "Minispare"
emergency spare wheel could damage the
brake system.
Wheel bolts for all wheels supplied by the
:
factory and for the collapsible spare wheel
(Mercedes-AMG GLS 63 4MATIC)
Wheel bolts for the collapsible spare wheel
;
Clean the wheel and wheel hub contact sur-
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faces.
Slide the wheel to be mounted onto the align-
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ment bolt and push it on.
Tighten the wheel bolts until they are finger-
X
tight.
Unscrew the alignment bolt.
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Tighten the last wheel bolt until it is finger-
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tight.
Mercedes-AMG vehicles with a collapsi-
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ble spare wheel: inflate the collapsible spare
wheel ( page 382).
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Only then lower the vehicle.
Lowering the vehicle
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WARNING
The wheels could work loose if the wheel nuts
and bolts are not tightened to the specified
tightening torque. There is a risk of accident.
Have the tightening torque immediately
checked at a qualified specialist workshop
after a wheel is changed.
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Mercedes-AMG vehicles with a collapsi-
ble spare wheel: before lowering the vehicle,
inflate the collapsible spare wheel with the
tire inflation compressor. The wheel rim could
otherwise be damaged.
Place the ratchet wrench onto the hexagon
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nut of the jack so that the letters AB are visi-
ble.
Turn the ratchet wrench until the vehicle is
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once again standing firmly on the ground.
Place the jack to one side.
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